Introduction

The VCT 38xxA is an IC family of high-quality singlechip TV processors. Modular design and a submicron technology allow the economic integration of features in all classes of TV sets. The VCT 38xxA family is based on functional blocks contained and approved in existing products like VDP 3120B, TPU 3050S, and CCZ 3005K.

Features

Video Features

– four composite video inputs, two S-VHS inputs

– analog YCrCb input

– composite video monitor

– multistandard color decoder (1 crystal)

– multistandard sync decoder

– black-line detector

– adaptive 2H comb filter Y/C separator

– horizontal scaling (0.25 to 4)

– Panoramavision

– black-level expander

– dynamic peaking

– soft limiter (gamma correction)

– color transient improvement

– programmable RGB matrix

– analog RGB/Fastblank input

– half-contrast switch

– picture frame generator

– scan velocity modulation output

– high-performance H/V deflection

– angle and bow correction

– separate ADC for tube measurements

– EHT compensation

Microcontroller Features

– 8-bit, 10-MHz CPU (65C02)

– 96 kB program ROM on chip

– 1 kB program RAM on chip

– memory banking

– 16-input, 16-level interrupt controller

– patch modul for 10 ROM locations

– two 16-bit reloadable timers

– capture compare modul

– watchdog timer

– 14-bit PWM for voltage synthesis

– four 8-bit PWMs

– 10-bit ADC with 15:1 input MUX

– I2C bus master interface

– 24 programmable I/O ports

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